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Newsweek
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Yankees 'Convinced' Juan Soto Was Going to Re-Sign: Report
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Yankees did all they could to re-sign superstar outfielder Juan Soto this offseason. The incumbent Yankees offered Soto a 16-year, $760 million deal, which would have made him by far the highest paid player in MLB history, surpassing Shohei Ohtani's 10-year, $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, in the end, Soto chose the crosstown rival New York Mets, who offered him a 15-year, $765 million deal. More news: Mets' Juan Soto Wanted to Re-Sign With Yankees in Free Agency, Says New York Insider While Soto ultimately chose the Mets, officially putting pen to paper on Dec. 11, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports revealed that the Yankees were "convinced" Soto was ready to re-sign with them. "The New York Yankees are convinced that Juan Soto was ready to re-sign with them on Dec. 11," Nightengale wrote in his latest article. "He asked for a bit more time, was going to discuss it with his family during lunch, and the next thing they knew he was signing with the Mets after being persuaded by family members." NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 16: New York Yankees fans heckle Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on May 16,... NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 16: New York Yankees fans heckle Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on May 16, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. MoreLast week, following Soto's return to Yankee Stadium as a member of the Mets, Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay revealed that Soto actually wanted to re-sign with the Yankees in the offseason, but his family convinced him otherwise. More news: Yankees 'Aggressively' Targeting 2 Key Positions in Early Season Trade "Why isn't he happy? It comes down to this. I'll say it now, and it will be denied. Of course, it has to be denied. But I have talked to people that I respect. He wanted to return to the Yankees. That was his preference," Kay said on The Michael Kay Show. "His family said, 'You are going to the Mets.' His family felt very comfortable around Alex and Steve Cohen. And they said, 'You are going to the Mets.' And he is a guy that listens to his family. So I think at this point, he is probably a bit down, pouting a bit. And then to come into Yankee Stadium with three straight sellout crowds, at a place that was his Field of Dreams. It became his Field of Nightmares over the weekend." Soto is in the midst of the worst start of his eight-year career, slashing .236/.363/.414 with eight home runs, 24 RBIs and an OPS of .777. For reference, entering this season, he had a career slash line of .285/.421/.532 with an OPS of .953. More news: Yankees GM Brian Cashman Reveals When Giancarlo Stanton Will Return From Injury For more MLB news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Mets' Juan Soto Wanted to Remain With Yankees, Says Insider
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. New York Mets superstar Juan Soto is on pace to have the worst statistical season of his Major League Baseball career. It's early, of course, but Soto is currently slashing .246/.376/.439 with eight home runs, 20 runs batted in and an OPS of .815. His lowest end-of-season OPS entering this year was .853 in 2022. More news: Mets' Carlos Mendoza Calls Out Juan Soto, Who Openly Disagrees With Manager's Criticism While Soto has shown signs of being his dominant self — he has 37 walks to 33 strikeouts — he's having a major down year after finishing 2024 with a career-high 41 home runs and 8.1 fWAR. Soto is adjusting to a new team after spending the 2024 season with the New York Yankees. Soto is also entering this season with immense pressure after signing an MLB-record 15-year, $765 million deal to join the Mets in free agency. There may be something else going on, though. More news: Yankees Veteran Pitcher Elects to Leave Organization, Head to Free Agency NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 16: New York Yankees fans heckle Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on May 16,... NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 16: New York Yankees fans heckle Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on May 16, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. MoreOn Monday's edition of The Michael Kay Show, Yankees broadcast Michael Kay revealed that Soto isn't happy with the Mets. Moreover, Kay says he wanted to remain with the Yankees in free agency. "Why isn't he happy? It comes down to this. I'll say it now, and it will be denied. Of course, it has to be denied. But I have talked to people that I respect. He wanted to return to the Yankees. That was his preference," Kay said. So why did Soto join the Mets? Kay said it was a family decision. "His family said, 'You are going to the Mets,'" Kay said. "His family felt very comfortable around Alex and Steve Cohen. And they said, 'You are going to the Mets.' And he is a guy that listens to his family. So I think at this point, he is probably a bit down, pouting a bit. And then to come into Yankee Stadium with three straight sellout crowds, at a place that was his Field of Dreams. It became his Field of Nightmares over the weekend." The Yankees offered Soto a 16-year, $760 million contract, but in the end, Soto switched New York teams. Kay believes that decision is haunting Soto for now. "People that I talked to on the Mets side — and they can deny it publicly, because, of course, that's what they have to do — he is very, very glum around the clubhouse. He does not have a hop in his step. He does not smile much. I'm not gonna say he is unhappy. Because how can you be unhappy with a $765 million contract? But money is not a guarantee that you are gonna be comfortable somewhere." More news: MLB Insider Provides Massive Update on Yankees Trading Away $37 Million All-Star For more MLB news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
New York Post
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Juan Soto is ‘very, very glum' inside Mets' clubhouse: Michael Kay
Juan Soto is 'glum' around the Mets' clubhouse and he wanted to return to the Yankees last offseason before signing a historic 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets, Yanks' broadcaster Michael Kay claimed on his radio show on Monday. Soto has faced intense scrutiny after his less-than-stellar return to The Bronx over the weekend, which has included knocks on how hard he runs after hits to his apparent happiness in Queens. Kay prefaced his comments on his show – 'The Michael Kay Show' – by saying that he had spoken to people involved with the Yankees and the Mets, and he had arrived at 8 a.m. before Saturday's game, and 'really talked for hours with people.' Advertisement 'People that I talked to on the Mets side, and they can deny it publicly, because, of course, that's what they have to do, he is very, very glum around the clubhouse,' Kay said, according to Awful Announcing. 'He does not have a hop in his step. He does not smile much. I'm not gonna say he is unhappy. Because how can you be unhappy with a $765 million contract? But money is not a guarantee that you are gonna be comfortable somewhere.' 3 Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets reacts after he strikes out in the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium, Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Bronx, NY. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST So what exactly made him join the Mets? Advertisement Kay claimed that Soto wanted to remain a Yankee and that it had been his family that pushed him to sign with the Mets because they 'felt very comfortable around Alex and Steve Cohen.' 'Why isn't he happy? It comes down to this. I'll say it now, and it will be denied. Of course, it has to be denied. But I have talked to people that I respect. He wanted to return to the Yankees,' Kay said. 'That was his preference. His family said, 'You are going to the Mets.' His family felt very comfortable around Alex and Steve Cohen. And they said, 'You are going to the Mets.' And he is a guy that listens to his family. So I think at this point, he is probably a bit down, pouting a bit. And then to come into Yankee Stadium with three straight sellout crowds, at a place that was his Field of Dreams. It became his Field of Nightmares over the weekend.' It was the second report that surfaced on Monday related to Soto's happiness in Flushing. Advertisement 3 Michael Kay during the New York Yankees Old Timers Day on August 24, 2024 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images 3 Juan Soto (22) in the outfield as New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) bats when the New York Yankees played the New York Mets Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY. Robert Sabo for NY Post In a column published by Bob Klapisch reported that the 'Mets' hierarchy' was 'concerned about Soto's lack of enthusiasm for his new team.' 'The only time Soto seemed happy this weekend was while he interacted with Judge, manager Aaron Boone and second baseman Jazz Chisholm during batting practice,' he wrote. Advertisement The scrutiny over Soto is sure to ratchet up with the slugger and the Mets in the middle of a slump. Soto had just one hit in four at-bats on Monday night in the Mets' 3-1 loss to the Red Sox.
Time Out
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
You can stream MLB's ‘Rivalry Weekend' game between the Mets and Yankees for free
New Yorkers love a good turf war, and this weekend, MLB is teeing up the city's ultimate grudge match— Mets vs. Yankees —without the usual cable hoops. As part of its new Rivalry Weekend initiative, Major League Baseball is streaming every game, including the entire Subway Series, completely free on from Friday, May 16 through Sunday, May 18. No blackout zones. No credit cards. Just log in, and you're set. The big buzz, of course, is Juan Soto's dramatic return to Yankee Stadium —this time wearing Mets orange and blue. The Bronx faithful may have mixed feelings, but there's no doubt this will inject some extra electricity into an already spicy showdown. Pair that with Aaron Judge on the other side and you've got must-watch baseball at its finest. This is MLB's first shot at Rivalry Weekend, and it's shaping up like a midseason playoff warm-up. All 15 rivalry games—Dodgers vs. Angels, Cubs vs. White Sox, Cardinals vs. Royals and of course, Mets vs. Yankees—will be available to stream for free. The catch? There isn't one. Fans just need to create a free account and start watching. For those who'd rather yell at a screen in public, a couple of fan-forward viewing parties are also happening in the city. At the World Trade Center's North Oculus Plaza, all three games will be shown outdoors with a massive screen, seating, drinks from the Oculus Beer Garden, and fan activations throughout the weekend. Over at Stout on 39th Street, The Michael Kay Show will go live Friday afternoon with special guests and giveaways, no ticket required. The Mets and Yankees are sitting at the top of their divisions this week, adding a little more sizzle to an already fiery series. But standings aside, the Subway Series has a long track record of drama, chaos and unforgettable moments, from Clemens throwing bats to Piazza's revenge, to Castillo's infamous dropped popup. This weekend could be another one to add to the highlight reel—and for once, it won't cost a thing.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Michael Kay goes scorched earth on Yankees fans who chanted ‘f–k Juan Soto'
Michael Kay goes scorched earth on Yankees fans who chanted 'f-k Juan Soto' Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free For Michael Kay, the Yankees-Juan Soto tension is over. Advertisement For Yankees fans, it's seemingly not. As the Yankees were on the way to a 9-7 victory over the Diamondbacks on Thursday, a 'f–k Juan Soto' chant caught on with fans throughout Yankee Stadium, although the Bombers were obviously not playing against their ex-star, who jumped over to the Mets on a $15-year, $765 million deal. On Friday, the Yankees play-by-play announcer lost it on fans for the chant on his radio show, 'The Michael Kay Show. But it was surprisingly not over a dislike of the foul language. Michael Kay during the New York Yankees Old Timers' Day on August 24, 2024 at Yankee Stadium. Icon Sportswire via Getty Images New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22 doubles in the sixth inning on April 4, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post 'We hear this silly banter back and forth about big brother, little brother. You know what that was yesterday, everybody?' Kay said. 'I hate to say it, and you're not gonna like it. That was little brother nonsense,' Kay ranted. 'Why are you chanting about Juan Soto? Your team is winning. And that's what you're coming up with? You kind of should be a little bit embarrassed. Advertisement 'Shame on all of you. Really, shame on all of you. It's such an awful tiny look…You are still big brother. The Mets haven't won anything. They won a bidding war for Juan Soto. They haven't won a championship since 1986. It's been 39 years since they won a title, and you're chanting bleep Juan Soto? I don't get it. Color me confused. I don't get it, and it's a bad look. It's a bad, bad look…I think it's an awful, awful look by all of you. All of you! And I would have addressed it yesterday if I actually heard it through my headphones.' The Mets (4-3) are above .500 for the first time this season after a home opener win, but they are not the 5-2 Yankees, who are off to a hot start as their torpedo bat success has been talked about at length across the league. Mets fans hold up signs for Juan Soto during the Citi Field home opener. JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POST With the Amazin's, Soto has gone 6-for-25 through seven games with one home run, three RBIs and a .827 OPS, though he did have a game-ending strikeout against the Astros on Opening Day.
